Colombia · WALKING TOURS IN BOGOTÁ
Good walking tours in Bogotá fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, historic squares, street art, market tastings, Colombian fruit, coffee, and culture.
“It was a very nice tour through the city of Bogotá. We have explored areas where we otherwise wouldn’t have come, so we were very happy with this tour. Good value for money!”
Explore Bogotá’s political murals, graffiti techniques, and Indigenous stories on a $15, 2.5-hour walking tour with expert local guides.
“Not only techniques and development of street art, but also its relation with music, politics, social development made it a very interesting tour. Thanks Camilo.”
Explore La Candelaria on a three-hour Bogotá walking tour with street art, history, chicha, coffee, fruit tastings, and local tips.
“Nice introduction to Columbia and Bogota in particular. Natalie was great. Candaleria focus which is the historical center.”
Review of Bogotá’s Monserrate, food, Candelaria, Botero Museum, and historic center tour, with practical advice on pace, value, and what to expect.
“Great way to get introduced to Bogota. The views of the city from Monserrate are amazing, but to me the highlight of the tour is the walk through the Candelaria neighborhood. Liz our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. The food tasting were a special touch.”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria, taste local snacks, visit key landmarks, and play tejo on this lively, bilingual walking tour.
“Our tour guide was really nice and well informed. She took us around the best and most interesting parts of Bogata all the while explaining the culture and history.”
Review of Bogotá’s private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour, with mine highlights, town walks, transport, price, guides, and practical tips.
“We had a great time with our driver. We were able to explore the cave on our own time. A highlight for us was stopping into the Zipaquirá city center for some Holy Week celebrations as well.”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria on a private three-hour walk with a bilingual guide, local food tips, major sights, and lesser-seen corners.
“Wir hatten eine deutschsprachige Tour gebucht. Empfangen hat uns eine sehr nette sympathische Kolumbianerin. Allerdings waren ihre Deutschkenntnisse so schlecht, dass man selbst mit viel Mühe die Erzählungen kaum verstanden hatte. Normalerweise schreibe ich keine Rezensionen, aber hier möchte ich weitere Teilnehmer - vorallem bei dem Preis - warnen..”
Explore Bogotá’s Teusaquillo on foot, from the National Museum and beer history to street art, coffee, craft beer, and Parkway.
“A neighborhood that feels like you're elsewhere. Daniel was so knowledgeable about not only the sights, but also the political and sociocultural significance of this neighborhood. Skip a museum and do this tour instead!”
See Bogotá by panoramic bus, walk La Candelaria, taste local drinks, play tejo, and learn the city’s story for just $15.
“First time in Bogota, Colombia for my sister and I. I usually do a hop on hop off bus when i visit a new city. Its a great way to get an overview and some background on key spots. Note: this is NOT a hop on hop off bus.... its a tour bus with experiences. We enjoyed the day with Nestor our tour guide. Some of our highlights include the walking tour of La Candelaria, the chocolate tasting, Case de La Paz and the Tejo game :)”
Explore Teusaquillo on a three-hour private walk through Bogotá’s art, politics, coffee, street life, and independent culture.
“The tour was very good. We got a great impression of the neighborhood and its history. Our tour was accompanied by Appa, a very sweet and friendly dog. I would recommend this tour to anyone staying in Bogotá.”
Explore Bogotá by panoramic bus and on foot, with La Candelaria, local tastings, coffee, emeralds, coca tea, and a lively Tejo experience.
“Amazing bus tour! The guide SEBASTIAN really took this from good to GREAT. He was extremely through, engaging, and so much fun. I learned so much about Bogotá from him, I really appreciate how much of the history and current events he shared because it helped me get to the know the city extremely well. I did this tour my first day in Bogotá and it really helped me get oriented and plan the rest of my week. I highly recommend this, especially if you can have Sebastian as your guide.”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria on a private three-hour tour with fruit, chicha, history, emeralds, and Plaza de Bolívar.
“Daniel was amazing! There's nothing better than having a tour guide who loves their country. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about each stop as well as things we would pass on the way. From the food, coffee, and farming, to the culture, art, and nature. I learned so much from him and fell in love with not just La Candelaria, but Colombia and all of its beauty.”
Explore Bogotá’s street art, artists, bars, vintage shops, and alternative culture on a private three-hour walking tour.
“Trip was fantastic, guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the art, and its meaning. He also knew the history of the area and how the conflicts have affected the art and its direction. Highly suggest”
Explore Bogotá’s Gold Museum and La Candelaria on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup, coffee, and a bilingual guide.
“Tenia muy poco tiempo para conocer el Centro. La guía me sorprendió mostrándome lo más representativo. Hizo valer las pocas horas que tenía.”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria and Gold Museum on a private three-hour tour with local snacks, history, art, and personal guidance.
“El chavo súper amable, nos explicó absolutamente todo y súper bn! Súper seguro la vdd mil veces regreso.. Bogotá es hermoso y eso que venimos en mal tiempo!”
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